In a nutshell, Gwinnett Tech's mission is to make you successful. Formally stated, the vision of Gwinnett Technical College is to be the recognized leader in providing relevant knowledge to students, businesses and their employees for life. The mission is to anticipate and exceed the educational and workforce training needs of our community.

School Highlights

Gwinnett Technical College serves 7,234 students (28% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the state community college average of 27:1.

Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 52%.

Gwinnett Technical College is one of 2 community colleges within Gwinnett County, GA.

Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $2,796 is less than the state average of $3,413. The in-state tuition has grown by 23% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $4,932 is less than the state average of $7,181. The out-state tuition has grown by 21% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$2,796

$3,413

Out-State Tuition Fees

$4,932

$7,181

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

86%

93%

Median Debt for Graduates

$11,253

$12,875

Median Debt for Dropouts

$5,203

$5,574

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

Gwinnett Technical College was established in 1984 under the name Gwinnett Area Technical School. Originally intended to be an area magnet school with an emphasis on health and business education programs, local industry leaders identified the critical need for adding additional programs that would prepare students for the emerging high-tech workplace.
Today, Gwinnett Technical College continues to partner with business and industry to ensure that it remains a state-of-the-art educational and training facility for Gwinnett County and the surrounding region. Students and employers alike have come to recognize that a degree from Gwinnett Tech indicates a rigorous and relevant education designed to help students excel and succeed in a dynamic marketplace
Gwinnett Technical College is your workforce specialist providing relevant knowledge for career advancement and improved quality of life. Our programs focus on real-world education for real-world jobs and help you gain the knowledge you need to realize your dreams.
Serving the region for over 20 years, Gwinnett Tech is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has a long history of providing quality education for citizens and the business community.

Learn about trending community college topics this week such as San Francisco's move toward free tuition at community colleges and the rise in hunger and homelessness among community college students across the country.

To encourage students to pursue higher education, some states are considering plans to offer zero-tuition programs at public community colleges. These programs could make college a reality for many young people, however, critics argue such programs would cost taxpayers a significant amount of money.

For Georgia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,413 per year for in-state students and $7,181 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,834 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.